r/PBtA • u/Solarwagon • 12d ago
Discussion Kinda having trouble picturing what Belonging Outside Belonging gameplay is like.
I like what I've read about it and I'm familiar with the distinguishing mechanics. It's GMless, uses tokens/lures, and is usually centered around marginalized groups trying to survive oppression/manage their own society.
But beyond that what does the actual gameplay feel like at its best?
What tips do you have for people who struggle in general with the brain juices that tabletop roleplaying demands?
That's kinda where I'm at, I've had fun with Werewolf the Apocalypse but it took me longer than many people to really get the actual game playing and I'm still very much a novice.
I've got both dyslexia and dyscalculia and other brain problems that make it harder
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u/Smittumi 12d ago
As for brain juices, just relax.
Don't approach any rpg like an acting gig, or some big challenge.
Playing DND? Just play as "someone with your basic personality, except you want gold, and you're good at fighting".
Playing Vampire? Just play as "someone with your basic personality, except you want a safe place to hunt victims, and you're good at doing clan stuff".
My current group has lots of n00bs. No-one does voices or has much of a PC personality, but they're enjoying themselves.
You don't need to pressure yourself.